Guest Comments

" You made our honeymoon everything we dreamed it to be. Thank you!"

Paul & Jodi Gregory

"We absolutely enjoyed our sailing vacation. The yacht was clean and neat, and it was kept that way throughout the charter. We found the accommodations comfortable. The boat was not too small for the eight of us. The cabin layout was great; the cabins most comfortable. Dining and cockpit – plenty large. We found everything on board that should have been and more than expected: foul weather gear, scrabble dictionary, odd food requests. We enjoyed both the captain and crew. They were great with all ages- sensitive to everyone- never judgmental, always able to be kind to everyone. Happy to be with us, happy to be apart. John willing to transport even our nocturnal party animals in search of steel bands, etc. The service was good. Both were so incredibly competent! What was so amazing was that they managed to so it all without making us feel lazy. They knew the area well, and were able to give us options, directions, guidance, etc… We were pleased with the meals and beverages we were served and were pleased with the way they were presented. Service was constant, pleasant, and never intrusive. We were amazed that Heidi could do so much so inconspicuously. Meal after meal, never a mess in the galley. We would charter this yacht again with the same crew. Our kids thought the next vacation might be done with friends of Heidi and John skippering a boat to go with a second family. Margaret was our guest and she would like to get her whole family to come next time. The most positive aspects of our trip were the food and the ability to do whatever we wanted. How happy and relaxed our kids were on board! The only negative side of our trip was the absence of wind. (The fact that the mainsail had been damaged on the previous trip was irrelevant) We would recommend the Grenadines as a cruising area, especially for a week or more."

Hawkins Family

"We had a fabulous trip. The boat was comfortable & clean, the food good, the captain and the cook competent and fun to be with. We had perfect weather, good winds, spent most of the time hopping from one cove or harbor in the English Virgins. My grand daughter got her sea legs after about 48 hours of adjusting. Even before we disembarked, my son-in-law was making plans for the next sail. Last night I saw Leon at a dinner party and told him how happy we all were which pleased him mightily. Again a million thanks, you really did a good job."

All the best, Sally Sloan

"I have just returned from a seven day charter trip between St. Maarten and the Virgin Islands, with John Gould and Heidi Wheeler. I write to express to you my appreciation, which I believe is shared by all members of my party, for the way that John and Heidi performed their functions.

Our charter party included three men who are fairly experienced small-boat sailors, but not experienced ocean-going sailors, plus for part of the week two women who were not experienced. Thus, the charter had two parts; a relatively easy-going initial portion and a more seriously sailing-oriented latter portion. John and Heidi well understood, adapted to and provided for the differing objectives of both portions of our trip.

It would be difficult to say what aspect of John and Heidi’s conduct of the charter was most helpful and enjoyable, for all of their work met the highest standard. For myself, I think I most appreciated their excellence in sailing and seamanship and their willingness and ability both to provide clear and gentle guidance and instruction and to let us handle the boat as much as we wanted and were able to. John was always scrupulous about maintaining proper procedures and safety precautions, and we learned muchfrom him about these primary concerns.

The other services provided during our charter were equally excellent. Heide’s cooking and service, and the quality of the provisioning, were exemplary. The boat’s condition and maintenance in terms of cleanliness and functioning were always top-notch. They were always willing to suggest interesting side trips above and below the water’s surface and to make them possible.

We also greatly appreciated the graciousness and consideration with which both John and Heide invariably conducted themselves, and found them delightful companions as well as charming hosts and confidence-inspiring guides. In any event please express our thanks, appreciation, and wishes for fair sailing when you speak to them next."

Sincerely yours, Mike Bailer